Established in 1889, Nihon University Tsudanuma Campus began as Nihon Law School. Yamada Akiyoshi, the Minister of Justice, founded it. It is now the largest university in Japan. Over 70000 students attend Nihon University.
Nihon University has 16 colleges. These colleges have 87 departments. There are also 20 postgraduate schools. A junior college exists with five departments. One correspondence division is available. Thirty-two research institutes and three hospitals complete the university.
The Nihon University faculties include law and economics. Commerce, art, science, and technology are also included. The main Nihon University campuses are in the Kantō region. This includes Tokyo and surrounding areas. There are two more campuses. These are in Shizuoka Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. In 2016, Nihon University acquired a building in Australia. It was the former Newcastle Court House. This became Nihon University’s first international campus.
Nihon University’s College of Art is well-known. It is next to Ekoda train station in Tokyo’s Nerima ward. The college produces many Japanese artists. These artists work in photography, theater, and cinema.
Nihon University also has many affiliated high schools. They bear the university’s name across Japan. Many students from these high schools study at Nihon University.
The College of Industrial Technology is on the Tsudanuma Campus. It was founded as part of the College of Science and Technology in 1952. The aim is to provide students with the fundamentals of engineering and practical training. The college also teaches management skills. This allows students to function on an international level.
Students at the College of Industrial Technology complete compulsory practical industrial training. They work at real companies and public works. Students learn how to use their knowledge in society.
The Nihon University College of Industrial Technology has several departments. These include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Civil Engineering. Architecture and Architectural Engineering is also a department. Applied Molecular Chemistry is available. Further departments include Industrial Engineering and Management plus Mathematical Information Engineering.
Many famous people attended Nihon University. These include CEOs, writers, and artists. Some alumni are Banana Yoshimoto a writer and Akio Mori a physiologist.
Nihon University faced controversies. These include an American football team scandal. There was also alleged tax evasion by the Chairman of the Board. Despite these issues, Nihon University continues to be a leading institution. It shapes the future of countless students.